Dave Ryan, one of the longest-running hosts in Twin Cities radio history and a respected industry leader, is retiring after 33 years at KDWB/101.3.
Category: Twin Cities
FCC Monitor: Central Minnesota AM Station Back to Full Power
One Minnesota radio station has returned to full power while two others are at reduced power. Elsewhere, an Omaha radio group sale has been approved.
Weekly Log: WPR News Names New Midday Host
Wisconsin Public Radio has named a new midday host to replace Larry Meiller. Elsewhere, two new meteorologists are coming to Twin Cities TV.
Weekly Log: Minneapolis Morning Host Cut
Greg Thunder is no longer with “102.9 The Wolf” (KMNB). Meanwhile, two former Twin Cities TV personalities have announced their next stops.
Weekly Log: Jobs Cut as TV Station Changes News Format
Several people are no longer with Cedar Rapids’ KGAN after changes to its news format. Meanwhile, two Twin Cities radio personalities have won Gracie Awards.
FCC/CRTC Monitor: Thunder Bay TV Stations Seek Relief
Thunder Bay’s TV stations want to temporarily cut the amount of local news. Meanwhile, some stations are changing callsigns after a recent sale and more LPTV moves have been granted.
Owner of Chicago Station Buys Twin Cities Progressive Talker
A group that owns a Progressive Talk station in Chicago is buying a Twin Cities station carrying the same format.
Weekly Log: Canadian Weatheradio Signing Off
Canada’s Weatheradio service will go off the air this month. In other news, one journalist has joined a Twin Cities TV station as two others depart.
Weekly Log: Longtime Minneapolis Meteorologist Retires
Minneapolis meteorologist Belinda Jensen is retiring from daily TV. Meanwhile, Des Moines meteorologist Jeriann Ritter has shared a diagnosis of bulbar ALS.
Weekly Log: “myTalk” Parts Ways with Longtime Host
Hubbard Radio has opted not to renew Alexis Thompson’s contract with “myTalk 107.1.” Elsewhere, a new HD Radio signal is on the air in Winnipeg.